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| | Alderwood State Wayside - Rivers & Streams | | This area is a forested tract along Hwy 36 west of Junction City. There's a picnic area and short trail along the Long Tom River. Visitors often like to bring a lunch and relax! Fishing is permitted in the river. The footbridge was severely damaged in February, and remains inaccessible. Facilities are available as well. |
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| | Blue River Reservoir - Lakes & Reservoirs | | This reservoir is primarily used as a storage space for floodwaters in winter. |
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| | Brice Creek - Rivers & Streams | | This creek is in amountain area and has Rainbow trout in it. |
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| | Cottage Grove Reservoir - Lakes & Reservoirs | | The reservoir is used for boating, swimming, water skiing, fishing, picnicking and camping. The Cottage Grove Dam, completed in 1942, stores up to 33,000 acre-feet of water and provides valuable flood control as well as irrigation, recreation and improved navigation downstream. The area is also managed to provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife species, including waterfowl, black-tail deer, upland game birds, songbirds, bald eagles, osprey and many other species. |
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| | Cougar Reservoir - Lakes & Reservoirs | | This reservoir is maintained at a high level for scenic and recreational enjoyment from May through August. |
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| | Dexter Lake - Lakes & Reservoirs | | The lake is located 22 miles southeast of Eugene, Dexter Lake is a popular recreation area offering year-round fishing, seasonal water skiing, sailing, swimming, picnicking and hunting. The area is also managed for wildlife habitat such as waterfowl, black-tail deer, upland game birds, wintering elk, bald eagles, osprey and many other species. |
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| | Dorena Reservoir - Lakes & Reservoirs | | The reservoir is located in rolling, partially wooded hill country. Its three parks offer boating, swimming, sailing, fishing and water skiing. Schwarz park located downstream of the dam, offers overnight camping for families and groups. Overnight camping is also available at Baker Park on the south side of the lake. The lakeshore is managed for wildlife habitat as well, including many species of birds and animals. The mule deer, black-tail deer, elk, bears and smaller wildlife like to gather around the dam. |
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| | Elijah Bristow State Park - Rivers & Streams | | was named for one of the first pioneer settlers in Lane County and is comprised of 847 acres of scattered meadows, woodlands and wetlands. Elijah Bristow has more than 10 miles of trail for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Salmon and steelhead trout abound during annual runs in one of the few stretches of the lower Willamette with fast-moving white water. Unique wildlife nesting and habitat areas fill the park's islands and sloughs. Facilities are provided as well. |
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| | Fall Creek Lake - Lakes & Reservoirs | | This is a scenic 1,852 acre lake is surrounded by 22 miles of forested shoreline, providing many opportunities for outdoor recreation such as boating, water skiing, hiking and wildlife viewing. The wildlife that visits this area include mule dear, black-tail deer, bears and other smaller wildlife. Birds also nest here for part of the year. Visitors can sometimes catch a glimpse of a bald eagle, golden eagle, red-tail hawk or even waterfowl. |
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| | Fern Ridge Reservoir - Lakes & Reservoirs | | This is a popular recreation area for sailing, power boating and water skiing, is just 12 miles from downtown Eugene. Six park sites and several remote access points around the lake offer a variety of day use recreation opportunities such as picnicking, swimming, fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing. |
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| | Gold Lake - Lakes & Reservoirs | | This lake is in a wooded area and has Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout in it. |
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| | Hills Creek Reservoir - Lakes & Reservoirs | | This reservoir is located in a wooded area and has several campsites in the area. |
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| | Jasper State Recreation Site - Fishing In National Recreation Areas | | This site has plenty of room for games, picnics, and fishing. The park features a hiking trail, playground and group picnic shelters. The group shelters can be reserved and come complete with covered cooking facilities. Wildlife is abundant in this area. Bird watching is popular as well. The area receives a high amount of precipitation from October through April. |
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| | Lookout Point Lake - Lakes & Reservoirs | | It is a popular recreation area offering year-round fishing, seasonal water skiing, sailing, swimming, picnicking and hunting. The area is also managed for wildlife habitat such as waterfowl, black tail deer, upland game birds, wintering elk, bald eagles, osprey and many other species. Trails in the area include hiking/Interpretive trails. There is also biking/equestrian trails that are available. Launch Ramps and courtesy docks are available for visitors as well. |
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| | Siuslaw National Forest - Fishing In National Forests | | The Siuslaw National Forest is a very diverse and productive region extending from Tillamook to Coos Bay along the Oregon coast. The forest encompasses over 630,000 acres of unique and varying ecosystems. The Siuslaw National Forest is bordered on the east by the Willamette Valley and the west by the Pacific Ocean and is one of only two national forests located in the lower 48 states to claim oceanfront property, making it a great spot to go whale watching. |
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| | Trail Bridge Reservoir - Lakes & Reservoirs | | This reservoir is in a wooded area and has Trail Bridge Campground located nearby. |
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| | Umpqua National Forest - Fishing In National Forests | | The Umpqua National Forest in southwestern Oregon is nestled on the westside of the Cascade Mountains. It provides access to Watson Falls, Boulder Creek Wilderness, Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness, Mt. Thielsen Wilderness, North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River, Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, Oregon Cascades Recreation Area, and the Diamond Lake Recreation Composite. Recreational opportunities here include fishing, camping, whitewater rafting, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, mountain biking, hunting and more. |
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| | Waldo Lake - Lakes & Reservoirs | | This lake is one of the largest natural lakes in Oregon. |
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| | Willamette National Forest - Fishing In National Forests | | The Willamette National Forest offers visitors virtually endless opportunities for forest-related activities. Developed campgrounds, trails, Scenic Byways, and ski resorts are but a few of the facilities available for use. Outdoor recreation activities not associated with developed facilities are limited only by one's imagination. |
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